A tractor driver was pulled to safety after a fire ripped through their vehicle and a nearby field in Cambridgeshire.
Crews were called to Grange Road in Duxford on July 31 after reports of a blaze involving a tractor, a power pylon, and surrounding farmland.
Firefighters quickly rescued the driver and worked with UK Power Networks to isolate the electricity supply before tackling the flames.
The fire, later confirmed to have started accidentally, caused no injuries.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “Thankfully, there were no injuries. Firefighters then extinguished the fire that had spread to the surrounding area, before returning to their stations.”
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The incident has prompted renewed safety reminders for those working near overhead power lines and in rural areas, including:
- Plan ahead: Know the maximum reach of machinery, mark overhead and underground cables on maps, and share with all workers.
- Use location tools: Download What3Words to provide precise locations to emergency services.
- Look out, look up: Check surroundings before operating equipment, especially tipper trailers or when stacking materials.
- Avoid overhead lines: Never raise a vehicle bed beneath power lines; use smaller vehicles where possible.
- Be cautious in poor light: Take extra care at night or when fatigued.
- Stay alert with GPS: Remain aware of your environment even when using auto-steer.
- Have an exit plan: In an emergency, call 0800 316 3105 or dial 105, and know how to safely exit a vehicle in contact with power lines.
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